For the past few years, we’ve all had front-row seats to billionaires’ attempts to gain more wealth, influence and power in America, whether by purchasing media sites, busting unions, jacking up prices, or dodging taxes. And with midterms looming, some billionaires are pouring millions into electing politicians who will do their bidding.
Right-wing billionaires are trying to use their huge fortunes—which are largely untaxed—to buy elections and pass laws that protect their wealth and power. Whether their goal is keeping their taxes low, privatizing public schools, keeping prescription drug prices high, attacking abortion rights and the LGBTQ+ community, it’s clear that the wealthiest Americans have the money and power to rig democracy and overpower voters’ voices.
